Add 32/2 and 7/9
1st number: 16 0/2, 2nd number: 7/9
32/2 + 7/9 is 151/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
32/2 = 32 × 9/2 × 9 = 288/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
7/9 = 7 × 2/9 × 2 = 14/18 - Add the two like fractions:
288/18 + 14/18 = 288 + 14/18 = 302/18 - 302/18 simplified gives 151/9
- So, 32/2 + 7/9 = 151/9
In mixed form: 167/9
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